๐Ÿ“ฐ Jimmy Page #1 Forever: How the Double-Neck Guitar Became Led Zeppelinโ€™s Stairway to Heaven Jimmy Page, widely hailed as the greatest guitarist of all time, forever changed the face of rock with an instrument that became as legendary as his playing โ€” the Gibson EDS-1275 double-neck guitar. Though not the first to use this type of guitar, Page turned it into an eternal icon. Made at his request by Gibson, the EDS-1275 featured six strings on one neck and twelve on the other, giving Page the power to flawlessly bring โ€œStairway to Heavenโ€ to life on stage without compromise. In the 1970s, when Led Zeppelin dominated the world with a mix of myth, mysticism, and raw musical power, Pageโ€™s silhouette holding the red double-neck became a symbol of perfectionism and innovation. For Zeppelinโ€™s fans, it wasnโ€™t just a guitar โ€” it was part of the bandโ€™s immortal aura. The invention solved a crucial problem: how to replicate the complex arrangement of โ€œStairway to Heavenโ€ live without changing guitars mid-song or adding another guitarist. Pageโ€™s demand for a custom build gave birth to one of rockโ€™s most iconic instruments, fusing practicality with showmanship. Page never used it in the studio, but live performances became unforgettable as he seamlessly shifted between the 6-string and 12-string, creating a sonic journey that matched the grandeur of Zeppelinโ€™s most famous anthem. Decades later, the image of Jimmy Page with the double-neck guitar remains eternal โ€” a symbol of genius, innovation, and the spirit of rock and roll. ๐Ÿ’ข Jimmy Page is not just a guitarist. He is the guitarist. The undisputed #1 forever. ๐Ÿ’ข

August 26, 2025 NME 0

—   ๐Ÿ“ฐ Jimmy Page #1 Forever: How the Double-Neck Guitar Became Led Zeppelinโ€™s Stairway to Heaven   Jimmy Page, forever remembered as the greatest […]